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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-08-04
Trim 20 GETTYSBURG.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On the 18th
of June last four boys of the old 6th Ill Cav.
started from Naperyilie. Ill. for the purpose OF
visiting the historic fields Of South Mountain,
Antietam and Gettysburg, and to erect Me-
mortal shaft on the spot where the first gun was
fired on the memorable LIST day Of July, 1863.
We boarded the limited express at Chicago (B.
q o. Raiiroad) at $40. and arrived at Fred
erick, Md, at p. m, July %. tired aud dirty.
We washed and had supper, and were then es-
corted by members Of the GAR. around the
city. We visited the grave OF Barbara Frietchie,
and hired a carriage and horses aud drove by
moonlight over the battle6elds Of Catoctin and
South Mountain 10 Boonesboro, Nd, arriving
az - O'Clock. At a. m. the Both we again
took the road, visiting the National Cemetery
and points OF interest at Antictam. We found
that 10 ont Of % Illinois soldiers buried in the
cemetery were members Of the sih i'll. Cav.
Returning TO Boonsboro we had dinner, aud
drove 10 Frederick, where we took cars for
Gettysburg. We reached this historic place al
go y. ~, and put up at tho Eagle Hotel. We
got up al a. IN. July j. and walked out on the
Chambersburg pike 10 Marsh Creek, where our
pickets were stationed % years ago. We had
no trouble in locating the spot where the first
shot was fired by Capt. 81. L. Jones at 7:30 a. m.
ON that memorable day. We purchased a small
plot Of ground from Jacob Lott on which we
erected our monument. IL is on the north side
Of the pike and a short distance west Of Mr.
Lofts house. July 2 aud we visited the bat.
tleheid, and at 5 p. IN. July started for homo
via Harrisburg. The monument is Of Naper.
vile till.1 white limestone, FIVE feet high, and
suitably engrayed.--Co. Il, eTH Ill. Cav.
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Gen. DonaIdson's Fortunate Mistake.

From The Century for August, we quote the
following war anecdote. by X. III. Eddy: Prior
to the battle of Nashville, Maj.-GeR. James L.
Donaldson who won hOnors in the Mexican war,
and who died in the Spring of 1855, was Quar-
terniaster under Gen. Thomas. He once told
me the following incident:
Having occasion to purchase mules for the
army. he ordered a person in whom be had
confidence to visit the contiguous Northern
States, inadvertently saying TO him, Buy as
many as you can, not supposing he would be
able to secure more than a few thousand at the
most. Some weeks afterward, just before the
attack upon Hoods army, Gen. Donaldson, on
meeting his agent, inquired how many mules
he had been able to secure. To the amaZement
of the General, Ire was informed that 10000 or
moro had been obtained. Upon which the
astonished General exclaimed, Z" am a ruined
man / shall be court-martialed and driven
from the army for not limiting you in the pur-
chase. You have procured many times more
than had any idea or intention of purchasing
but tho fault is mine, not yours. / ought TO
have been particular in my orders" In an
extremely disheartened state he went to his
home, believing that such thoughtless act on
his part could not be overlooked by the COM
handing General.
He had scarcely reached his house before q
messenger came from Gen. Thomas with an
order for Gen. Donaldson 70 come Immediately
TO headquarters. This seemed to be the sealing
Of his fate. and in state of trepidation bor-
dering On frenzy he appeared before Gen.
Thomas, whom he found in mood, apparently.
Of great depression. Soon after Donaldson had
entered his presence Gen. Thomas said, " Dom
aldsOn, how many mules have your" With
some perturbation he replied, Upwards Of
$4,000" twenty-five thousand, did you
say2" repeated the General. is it possible
that you have this number? Donaldson, accept
my most heartfelt thanks; you have saved this
army! can owhave transportation, and can
fight Hood, and will do so at once"
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was followed by urgent invitations from nearly
all Southern cities. Since the success Of the St.
Louis delegation elaborate and pressing invita-
tons, some brought by committees OF citizens
and others transmitted by mail, have come
from st. Paul, Minneapolis, Milwaukee Chi
cago, indianapolis. Kansas City, Denver, and
many others. The President, after deciding
upon his route. covering such time as he can
spare, viii accept such invitations as circum-
stances viii permit.
NAVAL MATTEBs
The l0-inch rifed guns for the double tur-
reted monitor MiantonOmsh are nearing CON-
pletion at the Washington Navy Yard. One is
already rifed, and as soon as the breech mechan-
ism is finished il will be sent to Annapolis for
proof firing. These guns weigh nearly 30 tons,
and fire projectile weighing 500 pounds with
a 250-pound charge Of powder. The projectile
is calculated TO pierce 20 inches of armor at
1000 yards, and will throw ball 10 miles. or a
mile for each inch Of diameter. One of the
carriages is finished and the other nearing COM
pletion. They will be worked by hydraulic
pressure, as will also the hammers and ammu-
milton cars. A trial has been given the com.
pleted carriage, and il worked satisfactorily.
One Of the features adopted by the new de-
parture in making the Washington Navy Yard
gun factory is the training of seamen for the
proper understanding of the new ordnance
Quite class is being instructed 10 prepare the
men for the manipulation and care of the guns
carriages and ammunition, as well as machine
guns, mounts, small-arms, etc. They remain
under instruction six months, taking practi
cal course in machine shops, boiler and engine
rooms, foundery, coppersmith shop, the manu-
facture Of fuse and signal lights, reloading am
munition for machine guns and small-arms
dismounting and reassembling machine gun!
and small-arms and the breech mechanism o.
the large guns, the construction OF carriages
and their fittings. After the course is complet
cd here they are sent to the torpedo station a
Newport for a course of six months in torpedo
instruction. II they acquire the required per
centage they get the rate Of seamen gunner
and are eligible TO the position of warrant off,
GERS
The Secretary Of the Navy has advertised
inviting proposals for the construction of on
frst-class torpedo boat complete exclusive o
torpedocs and their appendages the vessel Il
be Of the best and most modern design, TO b
constructed Of steel of domestic manufacture
having tensile strength of not less than go, 00'
pounds per square inch and an elongation ii
eight inches of not less than % per cent, ant
TO have the highest atiainable speed. Premi
ums will be paid or penalties exacted according
as the speed of the vessel shall be above OF
below p knots per hour. The cost of the vessel
exclusive of premiums, is limited 10 so, 900.
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NOTES.

Professor Shaler's article on tornadoes and
cyclones in Seribasr's MagasiRe for August con-
tains reproductions Of two instantaneous pho
tographs Of tornado which passed over James
town, OAK, on June 8, 1887. The publishers
had made a special search for negatives OF
storms aud given notice Of il to many Western
photographers. This fortunate opportunity
occurred after the article was already in type.
1t is believed that complete eloudwhirl has
not before been photographed; at all events,
thorough inquiry has discovered no instance.
Tho Salon picture "Tulip Culture" by
George Hitchcock, young American artist,
who has for number OF years lived in Hol-
land, has received an honorable mention from
the judges and great deal Of praise from crit
les. Mr.. Hitchcock has illustrated his article
in the August number of SeribHer's Magazine,
The Picturesque Quality Of Holland" with
one Of the original studies for this painting.
The artist has also furnished numerous other
drawings to illustrate the points of his article.
In the August Century Gen. Joseph i. John
ston gives an inside view Of his campaign in
Opposing Sherman's Advance to Atlanta 4;
Col. Henry Stone describes Hoods Invasion
Of Tennessee" after Johnston had been relieV-
ed and Atlanta had fallen. Col. Stones paper
includes description Of the battles Of Frank
lin and Nashville. Among the several inter.
esting contributions to the Memoranda on the
Civil War" is letter from Gen. Grant. hither.
to unpublished, in which he gives his reasons
for according liberal terms to the Vicksburg
garrison.
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Hsying Time.

Apropos Of the vicissitudes Of the haying sea-
son for the women folks and the inconve-
nience Of having company at such a busy time,
an incident is related Of the Rev. Mr.. c., a for
mer incumbent of the parochial Office here,
who took his wife and drove out for an after
noon yisitupon one Of his Deaeons. Arriving
about o'clock, they were instantly greeted
before alighting by one Of the family whose
mind isn't tuned up to the normal pitch OF
pleasant society fabricatiOns, with What in
the world did you come this time o. day for
We're haying, aud the tables all set out in the
porch with the dirty tableclOth on and all the
old dishesi What did you come now for?" AT
this juneture the inopportune truth teller was
seized by the good woman of the house, and
the parson was treated more Hospitality.
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Serg't Clemment, sergt Daughton or Corp1
Streaks.
J. K. Mcbride, Washington. ID. c., would be
glad to have Reunion during the Encamp-
ment of the Second Brigade, Third Division,
Twentieth Corps, composed Of the 10Th Mich,
22d Wis. and 33d and S5th Ind, commanded
by Gen John Coburn
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RECENT LITERATURE.



Popular Science Monthly for August.-The
Economic Disturbances since 1873; New Chap
tiers in the Warfare Of Science; The Falls Of
the Mississippi Astronomy with an Opera
Glass-The Moon and the sun ; Manual Train
ing in School Education The Progress of
Science from 1886 to 1886; The Metal Art Of
Ancient Mexico; Changes in the Aspect Of
Mars; Educational Endowments; Sketch Of
Paul Gervais.
Hdrper's Maga-iBe.-0n the Tortugas-front-
ispiece; The NeighborhoOd of the Interna-
tiOnai Park; April Hopes-A NOvel-Part VII
w. ID. Howells: A Native Publishing House
in India; Ballade of the Bourne; Buccaneers
aud MaroOners of the Spanish Main-First Pa
per; Hunting the Grizzly Bear; A Fisher
mans Mate-a story Narka-a story Of Rus
sian Life-Part VIII-Kathleen OMeara; The
Natives of Siberia; A Petition; Rayenoa and
its MOsaies; The Irish Party-Edward Brown,
Els. Through the Storm; Life and Love !;
Here and There in the S0uth-Part HIN
Mobile-Rebecca Harding Davis; Mexican
Notes-Part V-Chahes Dudly Warner; Hyp-
motto Mobilization; Noon in New England
Pasture; Sea Wings-Robert Q. Leslie. Editors
Easy Chair. Editors Study. Monthly Record
Of Current Events. Political Intelligence.
Disasters. Obituary. Editors Drawer: The
Keeping Of a Diary; Heroic Treatments
Poem; The Whipping-pOst Pure Antiquari-
anism; Anecdotes OF Sam Houston; An Old
Story in New Dress An Original Version !;
Consolition.
The Magazine Of Ameriens Hisiory for August
comes to the front, as usual, with charming
and instructive articles. There is not dull
page in the number. The leading paper will
attract ali readers, irrespective Of historic or
antiquarian tastes. It is an account of the
Presentation OF the Arctic Ship ResOlute to
the Queen of England by the President of the
United States" in the year 1856, written by
DIR. Fessenden n. Otis, Secretary Of the EKpe-
dition. "The First Newspaper West Of the
Alleganies is the second article, from the pen
of the accomplished Kentucky writer, William
Henry Perrin, and it is admirably illustrated.
This is followed by one of the ablest studies Of
the season, in 1.-The Origin Of the Federal Con-
stitution,r by Prof. Francis n. Thorpe, Of the
University Of Pennsylvania study which no
teacher or pupil can afford to miss.
Poultry aud Pets. Published by Col. Charles
Caughling, Toledo, o. Monthly, so cents a
year
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A committee from Pottsvillc representing
the Survivors Association OF the 9gth Pa, which
was recruited Ia SchHylkill County, arrived al
Gettysburg on July 4. and selected the site FOR
their monument In front OF Little Round Top.
They belonged in this battle 10 the First Bril-
gade. Second Division, Sixth Corps. Their
monument. which will cost 81 300, win be dedi-
Gated on the lath Of next September.
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What They Lie On

Martl,a's Vineyard Herald
There will be no famine hereabouts this year.
Plentiful showers insure o good huckleberry
crop, and the large catch of cod insures the
future.
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INVITATIONS TO THE PREsfDEKT.

During the past week the President has been
delugcd with Invitations IN view Of his project
cd trips fllla Fall 10 the South and West. some
time ag0 lac consented 10 visit Atlanta, and this
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-08-04

Commodore W. s. Schley, Che rescuer Of
4arcoiy, haA just read the lnal proof sheets Of
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A TEMPERANCE LECTURE

The excessive hot weather here has been fatal
10 an unusual degree, rs many as five deaths
from Bunstroke being reported some DAYS. This
Is greater mortality than has occurred at any
time for the last 10 years. The police and
health officers say, however, that there has mot
been single fatal case Of snnstroke where the
stricken inan was perfectly sober ~ the time.
Who're q man was Frustrated the chances Of his
recovery were exactly la inverse ratio 20 the
amount Of whisky or beer be bad been drink.
log.
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Secretary Lamar has directed Robt. w. Hun
Ger, Special Inspector Of the General Land
Office now ia Santa Re, n. NJ, 10 proceed al
once 10 !. the public land strip lying between
the States Of Kansas aud Texas, aud notify ali
parties maintaining unlawful fences therein
that the same mast be removed at once. This
order IA based upon information that a consid-
cradle portion OF the Territory named Is occu-
pied by large cattle companies which have I'M
lawfully Enclosed large bodies Of the public
lands.
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WANTED-ADDRESSES.
Advertisements for addresses Inserted Under hts head u
the Of IN eeIks Ior lire ine address Tspliss %
adboTftScTS
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w address any information Of VIM. Wisner; Lass
heard of he was in Illinois, SiZ-2t
VIZ ANTED-By N. ". Mcdowell, Worthiugfon, MINI.
wv The address OF Col. Bacon, 18th H. Cav.
w ANTED--By Joseph Jones, Roaring Branch Pa
w The address of Stephen Suthvith, Co. d. 9Th Pa.
Cav. He in 1st u ). Hospital Louisville KY,
in Fail and Winter Of 1864; formerly Of Wilkes Bare.
Pa.
VITANTED-By John With, cOlusa, IIl--The address
wv 0fany memberOf Co. ID, i59th fil., who with
that raid In Kentucky August, lS6A
VNTANTED-By A T. Hedel, Sherburn, Minn.-Tha
wv address any information Of my brother, VIM.
Heidel, of Co. VI, LIST Wis. Cav. I2-4t
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wv Mafcial, N. M.-fhe address Of any c0nrade Of
Hancocks Vet Vols, Co. b. 9th Reg't. mustered "a
indianapolis, Lnd any who served in the Siss-
sippi hoglla. IL270-l4tlam
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nAnn0 New Hidden Name Styles IS Funny
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O90 Funny Selections Scrap Pictures and nice Sam
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OBITUARY..
GENERAL ROBERT B POTTER.

GENERAL ROBERT POTTER
NEWPORT, Feb 10 (Specap.-General Robert b. Potter'
OF NewYork died at the Howard Cottage this evening
after long illness. He here for the benefit OF his
health few months ago He suffering from paraly
sis He brother Of Bishop II. c. Potter, and son
of Aonzo Potter bishop Of Pennsylvania He was born
in Boston in 1920 After leaving college he studied law
in New-York, and his first wife, who died
year after his marriage a daughter OF William NJ
Tileston. OF NewYOrk. One daughter was the nut OF
this marriage.
When the war broke out General Potter went to the
front ieuenantcolonel Of the 5lst NewYork Regf-
ment, and was in Burnsdes Army His first
ei sd was at Roanoke. where ne
was wounded at Newberne, bali going through his
gron but he did not leave the field until night He also
distinguished himself In the second Bull Run campaign
and Mt Antetam. He was again wounded at Antietanl.
the 51st Regiment and sent to the West with General
Burnside. BY special order issued by General Grant he
was given an independent command His bravery during
the siege OF Knoxville was duly recognized. He was
his division While wounded and that too.
I'm desperate President Lincoln accosted him
and spoke cheering words 10 the gallant officer.
After the he assigned to the Military Depart
ment OF the East with headquarters here to the charge
OF the Military District OF Rhode Island and Connecticut
He afterward married the second time his wife
being daughter OF John A. Stevens. of New-York He
received wedding present from secre-
tary Stanton the full commission OF a
Major-General, the brevet having already been
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad position OF labor
well Of trust. He subsequently went 10 Europe ana
upon his return purchased house In Newport and spent
his winters in WashingtOn His body Will be taken 10
New-York funeral service will be held here lie was
member of Union Club and Of the Newport Reading
Room
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INCIDENTS N SOCIETY.

Mrs John H. Zerega gave handsome dinner for about
twenty-five guests last evening at No 80 West Forty
eghthst in honor OF her daughter. Aterward number
of other guests arrived and there dancing Till mid
night II the last OF series OF eight similar enter
tainnens which Mrs Zerega has given during the last
eight weeks. -,
Mrs Horato Il Harper and Miss Mabel Harper held
large reception from s until O'Clock at No 20 East
Thirty eighth-st 49,
Mrs Charles Lewis gave birthday fete for her daugh-
ter, Miss Amy Lewis, last evening. .
Among others who entertained yesterday were MIS-
Charles W. smith. No 81 West Nineeenth-st Mrs John
H. Gardiner No 50 West Fiftyfourth-st, and Mrs Bar
ton Van Voorhs and Miss Van Voorhs Murray il HOTEL
The second reception and cotilon OF the Hin Dancing
evening. Tho rooms were handsomely decorated with
flowers and rich drapertes, the orchestra being seated
behind breastwork OF plants and flowers The patron
Mrs. Van Wyck. Mrs 5. Canton and Mrs j. o.
Carpenter The coton began at 1890 o'clock. and was
led by J. E. Carpenter dancing with Miss May
knnNvlfnn
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. sJr'VER WEDDING IN BROOKLYy.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip ". Dale celebrated The twenty
fifth anniversary of their wedding Friday evening at
their pleasant home No 60 South Eiottplace, Brook
vn The parors were handsomely decorated with palms,
caas and other growing plants, besides cut flowers in
numerous designs while the second floor was set apart
for dancing large number Of guests were present the
rooms being crowded throughout the evening. pleas
ant musical programme provided ana handsome
luncheon was served Many beautiful silver wedding
presents were displayed. Among those present and in
yited, besides Joseph and Miss Sophie Dale, son and
daughter of the host and hostess. were the Rev.
Stephen II. Camp The Rev. 1. simmons and Mrs
Simmons Miss simmons Mr.. and Mrs. ii. W. Gouriey.
Miss Blanche Gourley, Mr. and Irs. W. + Bardcn the
Misses Bardcn Mr. and Mrs. p II. Moody j. r. LvinSs-
tep Dr. ana Mrs James A. Jackson of Dansvilc, \. y.
H. l. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. a. l. Rice. the Misses
eilner Of TaInaqua. Penn. Mrs John Trewith OF Phil
adelpbia Mrs. William Z. Suith, Miss Lizzie :. smith,
Miss Lutte smith, Albert Smith, A f. smith, Mr.. and
Mrs George W. Springer, Mr. and Mrs William MeEhln-
ney Mr. aud Mrs. III. Ayers. Mrs. :. Il. Ienney, T. H.
Petit Mr. and Mrs G. Wilcox, MI and Mrs j. A. Robb,
ME- and Mrs Haley. Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Prince, MI and
Mrs T. Palmer, John f. Riley. Miss l., Van Faikenberg,
Jr and Mrs c. II. Haesler, Miss Adiie Winsmore, Mrs
NJ j. Cook Charles Isbe, William RobertsOn the Misses
Soule Miss Clark Miss DOty, Dr. W. III. e. smith ana
Charles j. Cartrlgl Instrumental and vocal music was
furnished by Professor A Arnold Miss Jennie Hail. Miss
bora FrielcI Misses LYNNE and Mamie Becher, Miss
Simmons and Miss sophie Dale poem written Tor the
MIR Camp who made a short and witty congratulatory
address to SIR and Mrs Dale Some selections OF poetry
suitable for the anniversary were also read by MI
Palmer